Best sports movies streaming on Netflix

This image released by Columbia TriStar Home Video shows a scene from the movie "A League of Their Own" as manager Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) admonishes Evelyn Gardner (Bitty Schram) with the memorable line "there's no crying in baseball." Memorable movies, including "Breakfast at Tiffany’s," "Dirty Harry," "A League of Their Own" and "The Matrix" are being preserved for their enduring significance in American culture as The Library of Congress announces, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, the slate of films it will induct into the National Film Registry. (AP Photo/Columbia TriStar Home Video)
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This image released by Columbia TriStar Home Video shows a scene from the movie "A League of Their Own" as manager Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) admonishes Evelyn Gardner (Bitty Schram) with the memorable line "there's no crying in baseball." Memorable movies, including "Breakfast at Tiffany’s," "Dirty Harry," "A League of Their Own" and "The Matrix" are being preserved for their enduring significance in American culture as The Library of Congress announces, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, the slate of films it will induct into the National Film Registry. (AP Photo/Columbia TriStar Home Video)
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After seeing the trailer for Kevin Costner’s NFL propaganda film “Draft Day” last week, it reminded me of how good sports movies are so few and far between these days.

This, of course, sent me down the rabbit hole that is Netflix’s streaming options. Feel free to call in sick this week, because I’ve compiled a list of the best sports movies currently streaming. You’re welcome:

Rocky (1976, PG)

All the Rocky movies are currently streaming on Netflix, but you can’t beat the original. It’s a must-watch if you ever wondered why it’s impossible to not sprint up the stairs of famous buildings. Tomatometer: 92%

A League of their Own (1992, PG)

Confused why Madonna still thinks she can act? Check out this fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Tomatometer: 77%

Bull Durham (1988, R)

Now this a Costner flick I can get behind! Quite frankly, baseball season hasn’t officially started until you’ve watched this movie. Tomatometer: 97%

Brian’s Song (1971, G)

Need a good cry? Watch Lando Calrissian and Sonny Corleone act out the story of pro football great Gale Sayers and his Chicago Bears teammate/best friend Brian Piccolo. This made-for-TV weep-fest gets me every time. Tomatometer: 91%

Goon (2012, R)

This hockey comedy is the heir apparent to “Slap Shot” (also streaming). If you’re not a fan of Steve Stifler, don’t let the appearance of Seann William Scott of the “American Pie” movies stop you. He actually gives a funny and moving performance. Tomatometer: 82%

Hoop Dreams (1994, PG-13)

This sobering documentary is about two talented Chicago youngsters who follow their basketball dreams — because they’re really the only dreams they can have. This is easily in my top three sports docs all-time. Tomatometer: 98%

The Bad News Bears (1976, PG)

For all its charm and humor, it is probably most notable for its realistic portrayal of hyper-competitive adults and how their behavior can sap the fun out of Little League. Also, Walter Matthau gives one of the defining performances of his career as foul-mouthed coach Morris Buttermaker. Tomatometer: 96%

Happy Gilmore (1996, PG-13)

Forty percent of the critics who saw this movie are too good for their home. The Masters, sans Tiger Woods, could have probably used Happy at Augusta. There are very few scenes in cinema history as surreal or funny as when Gilmore unwisely picks a fight with Bob Barker. Tomatometer: 60%

The Longest Yard (1974, R)

Adam Sandler giveth, and he taketh away … as in the blasphemous 2005 remake of this Burt Reynold’s classic. Tomatometer: 81%

Looking for Eric (2009, G)

A soccer-loving postman on the brink of a breakdown seeks advice from his hero: Eric Cantona, the famously philosophical Manchester United star. It’s actually a decent flick for the next date night spent at home. Tomatometer: 84%